It was published yesterday, 16th December 2013, scientists in Australia have managed to develop a kidney from stem cells. The kidney is only a few millimetres across, but it heralds a major advance in stem cell technology and the development of human organs. The forecast is that in 3 to 5 years time they could grow a large enough organ to be used in dealing with kidney disease, and at some point, act as a full transplant option. An exciting development, and one worth watching http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/10520058/Kidney-grown-from-stem-cells-by-Australian-scientists.html
